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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 260.54 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 260.54 and 122.18 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 260.54 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/260.54 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 260.54 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 31,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.86/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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