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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.62 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.62 and 119.83 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.62 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.62 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.62 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 31,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229.63/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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