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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 259.66 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 259.66 and 81.68 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 259.66 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/259.66 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 259.66 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 21,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209.03/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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