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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.37 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.37 and 122.31 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.37 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.37 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.37 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 31,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,845.85/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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