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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 259.98 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 259.98 and 132.90 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 259.98 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/259.98 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 259.98 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 34,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551.34/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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