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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 259.96 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 259.96 and 82.02 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 259.96 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/259.96 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 259.96 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 21,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321.92/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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