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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 260.12 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 260.12 and 146.52 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 260.12 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/260.12 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 260.12 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 38,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.15/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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