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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 259.80 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 259.80 and 104.80 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 259.80 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/259.80 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 259.80 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 27,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225.74/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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