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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 260.76 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 260.76 and 96.83 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 260.76 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/260.76 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 260.76 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 25,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249.39/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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