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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.32 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.32 and 94.96 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.32 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.32 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.32 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 24,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625.03/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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