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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.64 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.64 and 122.46 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.64 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.64 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.64 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 31,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.97/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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