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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 261.77 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 261.77 and 83.25 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 261.77 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/261.77 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 261.77 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 21,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791.94/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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