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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 260 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 260 and 137.98 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 260 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/260 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 260 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 35,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,874.80/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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