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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 259.92 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 259.92 and 82.01 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 259.92 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/259.92 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 259.92 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 21,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316.04/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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