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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 261.09 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 261.09 and 130.59 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 261.09 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/261.09 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 261.09 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 34,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095.74/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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