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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 259.94 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 259.94 and 122.49 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 259.94 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/259.94 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 259.94 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 31,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840.36/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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