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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 239.31 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 239.31 and 161.07 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 239.31 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/239.31 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 239.31 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 38,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,545.66/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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