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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 259.83 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 259.83 and 112.26 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 259.83 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/259.83 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 259.83 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 29,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.52/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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