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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 259.37 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 259.37 and 115.19 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 259.37 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/259.37 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 259.37 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 29,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.36/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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