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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 260.16 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 260.16 and 142.96 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 260.16 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/260.16 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 260.16 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 37,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192.47/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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