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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 238.96 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 238.96 and 159.23 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 238.96 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/238.96 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 238.96 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 38,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.60/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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