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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.46 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.46 and 121.56 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.46 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.46 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.46 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 31,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.52/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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