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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 259.93 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 259.93 and 111.95 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 259.93 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/259.93 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 259.93 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 29,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098.35/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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