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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.80 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.80 and 96.93 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.80 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.80 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.80 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 25,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.12/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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