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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 259.99 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 259.99 and 105.32 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 259.99 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/259.99 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 259.99 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 27,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.53/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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