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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.71 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.71 and 81.79 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.71 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.71 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.71 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 21,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241.68/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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