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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 259.99 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 259.99 and 86.53 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 259.99 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/259.99 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 259.99 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 22,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.93/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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