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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.36 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.36 and 88.08 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.36 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.36 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.36 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 22,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932.51/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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