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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 260.70 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 260.70 and 122.82 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 260.70 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/260.70 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 260.70 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 32,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019.17/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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