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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 260.09 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 260.09 and 65.11 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 260.09 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/260.09 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 260.09 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 16,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.58/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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