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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 260.89 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 260.89 and 124.30 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 260.89 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/260.89 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 260.89 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 32,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.64/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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