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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 259.45 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 259.45 and 132.41 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 259.45 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/259.45 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 259.45 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 34,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.48/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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