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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 260.16 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 260.16 and 105.07 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 260.16 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/260.16 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 260.16 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 27,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.01/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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