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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 259.41 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 259.41 and 81.75 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 259.41 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/259.41 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 259.41 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 21,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206.77/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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