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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.82 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.82 and 125.82 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.82 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.82 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.82 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 32,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,816.37/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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