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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 259.65 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 259.65 and 134.82 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 259.65 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/259.65 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 259.65 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 35,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006.01/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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