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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 260.56 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 260.56 and 86.99 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 260.56 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/260.56 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 260.56 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 22,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.92/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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