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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 261.92 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 261.92 and 83.44 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 261.92 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/261.92 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 261.92 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 21,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.60/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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