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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 260.25 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 260.25 and 116.11 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 260.25 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/260.25 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 260.25 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 30,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.63/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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