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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 260.28 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 260.28 and 122.10 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 260.28 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/260.28 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 260.28 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 31,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780.19/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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