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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.36 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.36 and 119.31 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.36 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.36 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.36 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 31,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.96/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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