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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 259.77 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 259.77 and 142.35 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 259.77 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/259.77 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 259.77 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 36,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,978.88/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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