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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 261.51 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 261.51 and 140.11 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 261.51 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/261.51 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 261.51 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 36,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,638.86/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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