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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 259.88 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 259.88 and 137.30 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 259.88 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/259.88 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 259.88 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 35,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679.54/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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