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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 260.26 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 260.26 and 130.28 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 260.26 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/260.26 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 260.26 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 33,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905.78/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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