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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 259.73 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 259.73 and 104.81 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 259.73 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/259.73 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 259.73 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 27,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223.72/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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