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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 260.10 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 260.10 and 139.22 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 260.10 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/260.10 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 260.10 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 36,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,211.12/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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