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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 259.88 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 259.88 and 82.08 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 259.88 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/259.88 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 259.88 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 21,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.54/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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