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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.85 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.85 and 112.21 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.85 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.85 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.85 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 29,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,157.40/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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