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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 259.84 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 259.84 and 140.99 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 259.84 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/259.84 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 259.84 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 36,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633.19/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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