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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 260.07 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 260.07 and 136.78 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 260.07 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/260.07 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 260.07 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 35,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572.37/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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