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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 259.47 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 259.47 and 87.54 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 259.47 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/259.47 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 259.47 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 22,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.00/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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