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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 261.18 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 261.18 and 173.52 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 261.18 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/261.18 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 261.18 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 45,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.95/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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