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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 259.38 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 259.38 and 132.08 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 259.38 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/259.38 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 259.38 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 34,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.91/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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