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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 238.64 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 238.64 and 154.96 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 238.64 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/238.64 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 238.64 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 36,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,979.65/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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