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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 260.87 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 260.87 and 64.25 is: 96.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 260.87 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/260.87 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 260.87 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 16,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760.90/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.33

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