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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 260.55 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 260.55 and 119.58 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 260.55 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/260.55 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 260.55 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 31,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156.57/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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