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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 260.30 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 260.30 and 124.88 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 260.30 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/260.30 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 260.30 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 32,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505.27/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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