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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 259.74 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 259.74 and 132.53 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 259.74 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/259.74 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 259.74 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 34,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.04/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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