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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 259.83 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 259.83 and 144.66 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 259.83 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/259.83 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 259.83 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 37,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,587.01/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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