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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 260.48 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 260.48 and 96.82 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 260.48 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/260.48 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 260.48 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 25,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.89/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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