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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.82 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.82 and 112.32 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.82 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.82 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.82 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 29,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.30/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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