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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 259.83 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 259.83 and 145.49 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 259.83 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/259.83 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 259.83 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 37,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801.37/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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