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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 259.55 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 259.55 and 81.80 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 259.55 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/259.55 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 259.55 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 21,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231.19/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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