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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 259.77 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 259.77 and 129.80 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 259.77 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/259.77 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 259.77 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 33,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719.28/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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