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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 261.68 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 261.68 and 172.06 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 261.68 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/261.68 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 261.68 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 45,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024.66/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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