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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 259.82 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 259.82 and 112.72 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 259.82 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/259.82 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 259.82 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 29,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,286.91/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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