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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 260.46 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 260.46 and 88.12 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 260.46 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/260.46 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 260.46 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 22,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951.74/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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