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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 260.81 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 260.81 and 64.19 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 260.81 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/260.81 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 260.81 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 16,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.07/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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