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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 260.72 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 260.72 and 113.10 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 260.72 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/260.72 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 260.72 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 29,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487.43/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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