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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.40 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.40 and 146.80 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.40 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.40 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.40 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 38,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.72/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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