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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 260.01 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 260.01 and 144.78 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 260.01 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/260.01 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 260.01 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 37,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644.25/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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