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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 260.64 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 260.64 and 95.81 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 260.64 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/260.64 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 260.64 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 24,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,970.62/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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