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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 263.10 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 263.10 and 82.77 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 263.10 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/263.10 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 263.10 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 21,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.79/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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