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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 259.69 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 259.69 and 81.91 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 259.69 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/259.69 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 259.69 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 21,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271.21/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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