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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 261 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 261 and 113.14 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 261 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/261 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 261 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 29,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529.54/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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