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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 260.01 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 260.01 and 142.97 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 260.01 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/260.01 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 260.01 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 37,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172.33/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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