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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 260.82 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 260.82 and 101.76 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 260.82 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/260.82 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 260.82 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 26,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.04/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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