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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 259.64 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 259.64 and 63.42 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 259.64 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/259.64 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 259.64 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 16,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466.37/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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