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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 259.89 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 259.89 and 108.37 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 259.89 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/259.89 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 259.89 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 28,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.28/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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