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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 259.27 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 259.27 and 119.07 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 259.27 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/259.27 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 259.27 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 30,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870.98/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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