Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 260 and 141
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173.64, 260 and 141 is: 211.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173.64 : 260 = 141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173.64/260 = 141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173.64x = 260 × 141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173.64x = 36,660 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,660/173.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211.13
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