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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.97 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.97 and 81.93 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.97 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.97 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.97 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 21,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299.34/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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