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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 259.65 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 259.65 and 142.64 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 259.65 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/259.65 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 259.65 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 37,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.18/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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