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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 259.81 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 259.81 and 139.19 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 259.81 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/259.81 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 259.81 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 36,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.31/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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