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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.64 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.64 and 116.17 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.64 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.64 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.64 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 30,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278.55/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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