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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.76 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.76 and 133.28 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.76 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.76 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.76 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 34,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,754.09/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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