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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 259.38 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 259.38 and 136.61 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 259.38 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/259.38 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 259.38 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 35,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.92/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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