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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.73, 260.10 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.73, 260.10 and 132.96 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.73 : 260.10 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.73/260.10 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.73x = 260.10 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.73x = 34,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.90/173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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