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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 260.36 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 260.36 and 137.27 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 260.36 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/260.36 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 260.36 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 35,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737.63/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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