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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 259.85 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 259.85 and 96.19 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 259.85 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/259.85 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 259.85 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 24,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.56/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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