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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.30, 239.01 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.30, 239.01 and 162.86 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.30 : 239.01 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.30/239.01 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.30x = 239.01 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.30x = 38,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.17/173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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