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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 259.54 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 259.54 and 86.33 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 259.54 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/259.54 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 259.54 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 22,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.52/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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