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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.25 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.25 and 134.37 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.25 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.25 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.25 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 34,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,834.75/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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