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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 260.17 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 260.17 and 91.31 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 260.17 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/260.17 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 260.17 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 23,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755.91/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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