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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 260.64 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 260.64 and 139.76 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 260.64 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/260.64 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 260.64 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 36,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,427.05/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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