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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 260.65 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 260.65 and 109.69 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 260.65 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/260.65 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 260.65 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 28,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,590.18/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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