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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 260.43 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 260.43 and 112.87 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 260.43 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/260.43 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 260.43 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 29,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.73/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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