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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 260.62 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 260.62 and 97.19 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 260.62 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/260.62 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 260.62 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 25,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330.07/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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