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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 260.33 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 260.33 and 146.39 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 260.33 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/260.33 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 260.33 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 38,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.77/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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