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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 262.17 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 262.17 and 83.44 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 262.17 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/262.17 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 262.17 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 21,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875.46/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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