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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 260.82 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 260.82 and 122.27 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 260.82 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/260.82 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 260.82 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 31,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.16/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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