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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.41, 261.74 and 83.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.41, 261.74 and 83.11 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.41 : 261.74 = 83.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.41/261.74 = 83.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.41x = 261.74 × 83.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.41x = 21,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752.33/174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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