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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 259.98 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 259.98 and 104.80 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 259.98 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/259.98 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 259.98 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 27,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245.90/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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