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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 260.22 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 260.22 and 135.22 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 260.22 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/260.22 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 260.22 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 35,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.95/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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