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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.54 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.54 and 100.88 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.54 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.54 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.54 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 26,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.40/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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