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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.53 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.53 and 81.74 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.53 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.53 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.53 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 21,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.68/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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