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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 259.92 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 259.92 and 112.51 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 259.92 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/259.92 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 259.92 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 29,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.04/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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