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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 261.02 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 261.02 and 65.77 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 261.02 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/261.02 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 261.02 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 17,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167.29/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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