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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.36 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.36 and 95.96 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.36 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.36 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.36 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 24,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,888.19/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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