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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 260.12 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 260.12 and 144.38 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 260.12 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/260.12 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 260.12 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 37,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,556.13/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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