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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 260.28 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 260.28 and 137.75 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 260.28 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/260.28 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 260.28 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 35,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852.27/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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