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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 260.65 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 260.65 and 115.16 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 260.65 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/260.65 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 260.65 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 30,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016.45/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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