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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 261.21 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 261.21 and 105.57 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 261.21 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/261.21 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 261.21 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 27,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575.94/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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