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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 290.63 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 290.63 and 173.55 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 290.63 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/290.63 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 290.63 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 50,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.27/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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