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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 259.26 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 259.26 and 81.60 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 259.26 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/259.26 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 259.26 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 21,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.62/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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