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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 260.10 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 260.10 and 132.79 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 260.10 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/260.10 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 260.10 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 34,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538.68/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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