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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 260.16 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 260.16 and 112.79 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 260.16 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/260.16 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 260.16 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 29,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342.15/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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