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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 261.85 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 261.85 and 83.59 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 261.85 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/261.85 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 261.85 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 21,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888.73/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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