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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.74 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.74 and 95.31 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.74 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.74 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.74 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 24,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755.82/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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