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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 260.10 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 260.10 and 133.10 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 260.10 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/260.10 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 260.10 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 34,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.01/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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