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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.22 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.22 and 82.20 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.22 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.22 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.22 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 21,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.08/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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