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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 259.88 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 259.88 and 124.86 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 259.88 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/259.88 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 259.88 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 32,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448.56/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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