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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 259.76 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 259.76 and 135.20 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 259.76 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/259.76 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 259.76 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 35,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119.55/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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