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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 260.94 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 260.94 and 119.89 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 260.94 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/260.94 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 260.94 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 31,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.87/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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