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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 260.07 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 260.07 and 135.06 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 260.07 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/260.07 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 260.07 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 35,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.05/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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