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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 259.84 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 259.84 and 139.46 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 259.84 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/259.84 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 259.84 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 36,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236.16/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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