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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 238.86 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 238.86 and 144.12 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 238.86 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/238.86 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 238.86 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 34,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424.50/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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