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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 259.26 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 259.26 and 108.12 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 259.26 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/259.26 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 259.26 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 28,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031.19/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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