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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 260.74 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 260.74 and 64.22 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 260.74 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/260.74 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 260.74 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 16,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744.72/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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