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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.21 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.21 and 143.89 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.21 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.21 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.21 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 34,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420.88/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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