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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 259.32 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 259.32 and 134.58 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 259.32 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/259.32 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 259.32 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 34,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899.29/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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