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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.67 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.67 and 131 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.67 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.67 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.67 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 34,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147.77/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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