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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 259.74 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 259.74 and 125.22 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 259.74 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/259.74 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 259.74 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 32,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524.64/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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