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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 261.79 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 261.79 and 81.89 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 261.79 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/261.79 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 261.79 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 21,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437.98/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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