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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 259.83 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 259.83 and 129.85 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 259.83 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/259.83 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 259.83 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 33,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.93/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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