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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 262.44 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 262.44 and 172.56 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 262.44 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/262.44 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 262.44 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 45,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286.65/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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