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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 260.46 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 260.46 and 65.41 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 260.46 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/260.46 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 260.46 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 17,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036.69/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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