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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.38 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.38 and 115.30 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.38 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.38 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.38 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 29,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906.51/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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