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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 259.98 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 259.98 and 104.39 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 259.98 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/259.98 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 259.98 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 27,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.31/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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