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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259 and 115.11 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 29,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813.49/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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