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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 261.84 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 261.84 and 52.83 is: 79.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 261.84 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/261.84 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 261.84 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 13,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,833.01/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.24

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