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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.86 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.86 and 105.22 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.86 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.86 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.86 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 27,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447.69/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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