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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 259.98 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 259.98 and 96.31 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 259.98 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/259.98 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 259.98 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 25,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.67/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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