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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 260.03 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 260.03 and 96.29 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 260.03 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/260.03 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 260.03 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 25,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039.18/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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