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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.40 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.40 and 104.91 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.40 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.40 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.40 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 27,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318.86/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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