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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 261.90 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 261.90 and 83.24 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 261.90 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/261.90 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 261.90 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 21,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800.56/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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