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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 261.86 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 261.86 and 130.88 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 261.86 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/261.86 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 261.86 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 34,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272.24/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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