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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 259.75 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 259.75 and 139.16 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 259.75 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/259.75 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 259.75 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 36,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147.95/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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