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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 260.15 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 260.15 and 119.39 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 260.15 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/260.15 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 260.15 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 31,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057.41/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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