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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.95, 262.39 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.95, 262.39 and 83.68 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.95 : 262.39 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.95/262.39 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.95x = 262.39 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.95x = 21,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956.80/174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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