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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 259.61 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 259.61 and 124.20 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 259.61 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/259.61 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 259.61 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 32,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244.21/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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