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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.16 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.16 and 152.64 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.16 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.16 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.16 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 36,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505.38/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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