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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.66 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.66 and 81.86 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.66 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.66 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.66 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 21,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.77/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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