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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.81 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.81 and 101.55 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.81 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.81 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.81 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 26,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484.75/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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