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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.71 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.71 and 121.57 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.71 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.71 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.71 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 31,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572.94/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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