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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.88 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.88 and 90.46 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.88 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.88 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.88 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 23,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.20/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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