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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 259.89 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 259.89 and 132.73 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 259.89 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/259.89 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 259.89 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 34,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.20/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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