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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 259.85 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 259.85 and 65.15 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 259.85 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/259.85 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 259.85 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 16,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928.90/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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