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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 261.90 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 261.90 and 173.51 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 261.90 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/261.90 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 261.90 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 45,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441.84/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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