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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.67 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.67 and 68.22 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.67 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.67 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.67 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 17,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.91/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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