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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.64 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.64 and 119.08 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.64 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.64 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.64 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 30,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917.93/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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