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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 260.31 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 260.31 and 135.12 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 260.31 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/260.31 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 260.31 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 35,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171.79/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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