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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 238.98 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 238.98 and 155.64 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 238.98 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/238.98 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 238.98 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 37,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194.85/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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