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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 259.96 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 259.96 and 87.92 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 259.96 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/259.96 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 259.96 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 22,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.68/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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