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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 259.84 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 259.84 and 75.79 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 259.84 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/259.84 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 259.84 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 19,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693.27/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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