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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 260.48 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 260.48 and 91.68 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 260.48 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/260.48 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 260.48 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 23,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880.35/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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