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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 259.96 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 259.96 and 112.72 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 259.96 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/259.96 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 259.96 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 29,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.69/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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