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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 260.06 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 260.06 and 86.72 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 260.06 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/260.06 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 260.06 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 22,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552.40/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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