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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 260.54 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 260.54 and 96.64 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 260.54 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/260.54 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 260.54 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 25,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.59/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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