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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 259.58 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 259.58 and 112.31 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 259.58 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/259.58 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 259.58 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 29,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153.43/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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