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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 259.69 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 259.69 and 121.87 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 259.69 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/259.69 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 259.69 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 31,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.06/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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