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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 260.15 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 260.15 and 139.10 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 260.15 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/260.15 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 260.15 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 36,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.87/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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