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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 260.80 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 260.80 and 119.89 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 260.80 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/260.80 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 260.80 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 31,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,267.31/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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