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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 260.10 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 260.10 and 137.46 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 260.10 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/260.10 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 260.10 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 35,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.35/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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