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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.40 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.40 and 96.02 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.40 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.40 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.40 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 24,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,907.59/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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