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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 260.86 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 260.86 and 45.66 is: 68.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 260.86 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/260.86 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 260.86 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 11,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,909.86/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.48

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