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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 258.96 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 258.96 and 138.72 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 258.96 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/258.96 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 258.96 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 35,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.93/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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