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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 238.92 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 238.92 and 144.08 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 238.92 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/238.92 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 238.92 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 34,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423.59/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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