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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.83 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.83 and 96.18 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.83 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.83 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.83 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 24,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990.45/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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