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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 259.92 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 259.92 and 103.83 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 259.92 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/259.92 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 259.92 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 26,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,987.49/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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