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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 260.48 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 260.48 and 87.88 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 260.48 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/260.48 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 260.48 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 22,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.98/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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