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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 260.10 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 260.10 and 86.76 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 260.10 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/260.10 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 260.10 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 22,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564.54/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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