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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 261 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 261 and 105.48 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 261 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/261 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 261 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 27,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530.28/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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