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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 260.12 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 260.12 and 130.79 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 260.12 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/260.12 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 260.12 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 34,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022.07/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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