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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 260.03 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 260.03 and 157.47 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 260.03 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/260.03 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 260.03 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 40,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.92/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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