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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.45, 259.62 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.45, 259.62 and 121.83 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.45 : 259.62 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.45/259.62 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.45x = 259.62 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.45x = 31,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,629.50/173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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