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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 259.68 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 259.68 and 119 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 259.68 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/259.68 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 259.68 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 30,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901.92/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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