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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 260.94 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 260.94 and 113.17 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 260.94 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/260.94 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 260.94 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 29,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.58/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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