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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 259.59 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 259.59 and 90.93 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 259.59 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/259.59 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 259.59 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 23,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604.52/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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