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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.90 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.90 and 65.04 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.90 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.90 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.90 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 16,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903.90/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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