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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 260.92 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 260.92 and 137.90 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 260.92 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/260.92 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 260.92 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 35,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981.69/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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