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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.30, 259.81 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.30, 259.81 and 111.64 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.30 : 259.81 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.30/259.81 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.30x = 259.81 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.30x = 29,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.33/173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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