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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 260.94 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 260.94 and 172.77 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 260.94 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/260.94 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 260.94 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 45,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082.60/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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