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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 260.02 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 260.02 and 81.97 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 260.02 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/260.02 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 260.02 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 21,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313.84/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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