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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 261.22 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 261.22 and 109.03 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 261.22 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/261.22 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 261.22 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 28,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480.27/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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