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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 260.64 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 260.64 and 137.79 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 260.64 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/260.64 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 260.64 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 35,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913.59/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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