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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.48, 260.28 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.48, 260.28 and 104.96 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.48 : 260.28 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.48/260.28 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.48x = 260.28 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.48x = 27,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319.64/173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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