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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 260.34 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 260.34 and 96.50 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 260.34 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/260.34 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 260.34 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 25,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.10/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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