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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 261.04 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 261.04 and 98.08 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 261.04 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/261.04 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 261.04 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 25,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602.80/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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