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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 260.16 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 260.16 and 122.25 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 260.16 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/260.16 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 260.16 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 31,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.56/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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