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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 259.81 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 259.81 and 100.17 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 259.81 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/259.81 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 259.81 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 26,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.92/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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