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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.64 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.64 and 59.76 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.64 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.64 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.64 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 15,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575.85/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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