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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 260.72 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 260.72 and 119.64 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 260.72 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/260.72 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 260.72 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 31,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.54/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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