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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 260.31 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 260.31 and 141.50 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 260.31 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/260.31 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 260.31 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 36,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,833.87/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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