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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 260.19 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 260.19 and 112.73 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 260.19 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/260.19 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 260.19 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 29,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.92/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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