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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.60 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.60 and 105.32 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.60 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.60 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.60 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 27,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446.52/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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