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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 259.65 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 259.65 and 137.35 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 259.65 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/259.65 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 259.65 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 35,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662.93/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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