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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.52 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.52 and 108.76 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.52 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.52 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.52 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 28,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225.40/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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