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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 259.92 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 259.92 and 81.91 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 259.92 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/259.92 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 259.92 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 21,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290.37/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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