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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 259.94 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 259.94 and 96.24 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 259.94 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/259.94 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 259.94 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 25,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015.84/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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