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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 259.86 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 259.86 and 134.90 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 259.86 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/259.86 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 259.86 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 35,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.11/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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