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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 260.94 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 260.94 and 132.84 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 260.94 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/260.94 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 260.94 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 34,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663.27/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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