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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 261.86 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 261.86 and 83.24 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 261.86 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/261.86 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 261.86 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 21,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797.23/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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