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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 260.46 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 260.46 and 122.07 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 260.46 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/260.46 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 260.46 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 31,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.35/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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