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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.50 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.50 and 99.88 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.50 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.50 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.50 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 25,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918.86/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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