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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 261.98 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 261.98 and 83.46 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 261.98 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/261.98 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 261.98 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 21,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863.99/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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