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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.55 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.55 and 119.79 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.55 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.55 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.55 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 31,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211.28/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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