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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.72 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.72 and 88.26 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.72 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.72 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.72 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 23,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011.15/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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