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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.63 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.63 and 105.30 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.63 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.63 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.63 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 27,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444.21/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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