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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.86, 261.99 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.86, 261.99 and 83.52 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.86 : 261.99 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.86/261.99 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.86x = 261.99 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.86x = 21,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881.40/174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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