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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.75 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.75 and 85.90 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.75 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.75 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.75 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 22,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398.43/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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