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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 259.74 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 259.74 and 137.32 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 259.74 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/259.74 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 259.74 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 35,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667.50/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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