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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 259.98 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 259.98 and 101.47 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 259.98 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/259.98 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 259.98 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 26,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380.17/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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