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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 260.31 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 260.31 and 82.17 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 260.31 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/260.31 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 260.31 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 21,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.67/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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