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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 260.94 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 260.94 and 140.04 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 260.94 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/260.94 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 260.94 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 36,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,542.04/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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