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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 260.24 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 260.24 and 109.77 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 260.24 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/260.24 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 260.24 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 28,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.00/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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