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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.06, 259.85 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.06, 259.85 and 104.88 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.06 : 259.85 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.06/259.85 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.06x = 259.85 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.06x = 27,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252.54/173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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