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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.41 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.41 and 145.53 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.41 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.41 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.41 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 34,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.81/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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