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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.84 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.84 and 81.88 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.84 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.84 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.84 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 21,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.70/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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