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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 259.62 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 259.62 and 81.72 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 259.62 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/259.62 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 259.62 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 21,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,216.15/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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