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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.49 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.49 and 158.00 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.49 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.49 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.49 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 37,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838.22/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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