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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 173.16 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 173.16 and 34.26 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 173.16 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/173.16 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 173.16 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 5,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932.46/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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