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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.66, 260.30 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.66, 260.30 and 96.66 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.66 : 260.30 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.66/260.30 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.66x = 260.30 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.66x = 25,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.60/173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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