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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 259.66 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 259.66 and 81.75 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 259.66 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/259.66 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 259.66 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 21,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226.80/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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