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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.79 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.79 and 112.47 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.79 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.79 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.79 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 29,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218.02/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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