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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 260.64 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 260.64 and 87.16 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 260.64 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/260.64 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 260.64 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 22,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717.38/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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