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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 239.19 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 239.19 and 158.73 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 239.19 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/239.19 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 239.19 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 37,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,966.63/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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