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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 260.58 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 260.58 and 146.86 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 260.58 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/260.58 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 260.58 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 38,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.78/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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