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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 259.76 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 259.76 and 124.79 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 259.76 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/259.76 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 259.76 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 32,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.80/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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