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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 260.05 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 260.05 and 130.10 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 260.05 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/260.05 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 260.05 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 33,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832.51/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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