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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 259.76 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 259.76 and 81.85 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 259.76 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/259.76 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 259.76 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 21,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.95/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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