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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.08 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.08 and 143.58 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.08 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.08 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.08 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 34,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327.11/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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