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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 259.60 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 259.60 and 99.96 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 259.60 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/259.60 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 259.60 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 25,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949.62/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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