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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 259.90 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 259.90 and 132.97 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 259.90 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/259.90 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 259.90 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 34,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557.92/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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