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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 260.54 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 260.54 and 100.59 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 260.54 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/260.54 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 260.54 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 26,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207.72/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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