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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 259.68 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 259.68 and 130.68 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 259.68 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/259.68 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 259.68 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 33,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,934.98/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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