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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 260.09 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 260.09 and 134.89 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 260.09 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/260.09 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 260.09 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 35,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083.70/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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