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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 259.73 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 259.73 and 104.75 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 259.73 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/259.73 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 259.73 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 27,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204.90/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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