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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 239.10 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 239.10 and 154.92 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 239.10 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/239.10 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 239.10 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 37,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041.37/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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