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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.40 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.40 and 135.08 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.40 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.40 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.40 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 35,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.75/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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