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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.40 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.40 and 112.50 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.40 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.40 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.40 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 29,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.00/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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