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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 259.76 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 259.76 and 115.49 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 259.76 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/259.76 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 259.76 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 29,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999.97/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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