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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 260.84 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 260.84 and 52.16 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 260.84 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/260.84 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 260.84 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 13,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.41/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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