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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 262.52 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 262.52 and 83.72 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 262.52 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/262.52 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 262.52 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 21,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976.44/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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