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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 259.94 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 259.94 and 119.28 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 259.94 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/259.94 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 259.94 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 31,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005.64/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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