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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 260.20 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 260.20 and 139.22 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 260.20 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/260.20 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 260.20 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 36,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.04/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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