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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 238.14 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 238.14 and 156.13 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 238.14 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/238.14 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 238.14 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 37,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180.20/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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