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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.04 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.04 and 119.55 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.04 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.04 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.04 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 31,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.78/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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