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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 259.97 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 259.97 and 65.12 is: 97.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 259.97 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/259.97 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 259.97 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 16,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.62/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.63

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