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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.43 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.43 and 122.34 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.43 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.43 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.43 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 31,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.01/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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