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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.56 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.56 and 115.38 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.56 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.56 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.56 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 29,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948.03/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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