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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.73, 260.73 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.73, 260.73 and 146.46 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.73 : 260.73 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.73/260.73 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.73x = 260.73 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.73x = 38,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.52/173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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