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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 260.53 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 260.53 and 96.77 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 260.53 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/260.53 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 260.53 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 25,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,211.49/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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