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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 260.85 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 260.85 and 65.72 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 260.85 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/260.85 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 260.85 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 17,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.06/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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