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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 260.64 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 260.64 and 105.34 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 260.64 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/260.64 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 260.64 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 27,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.17/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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