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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 260.92 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 260.92 and 43.96 is: 65.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 260.92 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/260.92 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 260.92 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 11,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.94/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.94

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