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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.81 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.81 and 135.25 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.81 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.81 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.81 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 35,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274.55/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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