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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 260.16 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 260.16 and 115.68 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 260.16 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/260.16 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 260.16 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 30,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095.31/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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