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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 239.67 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 239.67 and 145.71 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 239.67 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/239.67 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 239.67 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 34,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922.32/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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