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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.63 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.63 and 141.47 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.63 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.63 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.63 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 36,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871.33/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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