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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 259.76 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 259.76 and 74.33 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 259.76 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/259.76 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 259.76 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 19,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306.29/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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