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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 260.31 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 260.31 and 111.98 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 260.31 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/260.31 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 260.31 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 29,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150.58/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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