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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 258.98 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 258.98 and 171.99 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 258.98 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/258.98 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 258.98 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 44,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540.14/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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