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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 260.28 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 260.28 and 101.31 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 260.28 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/260.28 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 260.28 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 26,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.97/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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