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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 259.65 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 259.65 and 115.73 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 259.65 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/259.65 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 259.65 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 30,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.00/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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