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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 260.10 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 260.10 and 112.11 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 260.10 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/260.10 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 260.10 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 29,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159.81/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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