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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 261.54 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 261.54 and 173.44 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 261.54 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/261.54 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 261.54 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 45,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,361.50/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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