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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.32 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.32 and 104.56 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.32 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.32 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.32 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 27,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.50/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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