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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 260.44 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 260.44 and 139.38 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 260.44 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/260.44 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 260.44 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 36,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300.13/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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