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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 260 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 260 and 115.55 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 260 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/260 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 260 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 30,043
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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