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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 259.68 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 259.68 and 108.12 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 259.68 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/259.68 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 259.68 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 28,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.60/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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