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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 259.98 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 259.98 and 101.24 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 259.98 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/259.98 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 259.98 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 26,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320.38/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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