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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 239.32 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 239.32 and 152.61 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 239.32 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/239.32 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 239.32 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 36,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.63/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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