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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 260.08 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 260.08 and 101.19 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 260.08 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/260.08 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 260.08 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 26,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,318.56/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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