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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 259.49 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 259.49 and 81.63 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 259.49 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/259.49 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 259.49 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 21,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181.76/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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