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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 259.77 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 259.77 and 130.41 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 259.77 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/259.77 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 259.77 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 33,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.09/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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