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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.69 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.69 and 101.43 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.69 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.69 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.69 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 26,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.28/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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