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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 260.12 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 260.12 and 104.96 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 260.12 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/260.12 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 260.12 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 27,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.37/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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