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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.16 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.16 and 125.60 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.16 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.16 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.16 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 32,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.10/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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