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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 259.61 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 259.61 and 91.90 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 259.61 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/259.61 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 259.61 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 23,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858.02/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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