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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 260.01 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 260.01 and 159.50 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 260.01 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/260.01 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 260.01 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 41,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472.25/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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