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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.73 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.73 and 141.69 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.73 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.73 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.73 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 36,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942.83/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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