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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.05, 259.23 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.05, 259.23 and 115.10 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.05 : 259.23 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.05/259.23 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.05x = 259.23 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.05x = 29,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,835.50/173.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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