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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 259.50 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 259.50 and 144.14 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 259.50 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/259.50 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 259.50 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 37,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404.33/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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