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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.42 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.42 and 82.29 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.42 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.42 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.42 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 21,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430.17/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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