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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 259.74 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 259.74 and 112.53 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 259.74 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/259.74 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 259.74 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 29,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.54/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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