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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 260.18 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 260.18 and 108.70 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 260.18 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/260.18 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 260.18 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 28,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281.57/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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