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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 260.38 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 260.38 and 101.44 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 260.38 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/260.38 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 260.38 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 26,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412.95/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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