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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.34 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.34 and 159.67 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.34 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.34 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.34 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 38,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215.42/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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