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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 260.42 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 260.42 and 139.46 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 260.42 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/260.42 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 260.42 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 36,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.17/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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