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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 260.32 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 260.32 and 122.74 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 260.32 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/260.32 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 260.32 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 31,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,951.37/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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