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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 260.48 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 260.48 and 139.47 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 260.48 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/260.48 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 260.48 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 36,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328.45/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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