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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.76 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.76 and 135.33 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.76 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.76 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.76 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 35,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,288.65/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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