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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 260.54 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 260.54 and 91.46 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 260.54 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/260.54 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 260.54 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 23,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827.23/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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