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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.23 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.23 and 132.32 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.23 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.23 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.23 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 34,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.31/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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