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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 259.80 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 259.80 and 137.16 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 259.80 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/259.80 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 259.80 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 35,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.17/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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