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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 259.65 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 259.65 and 144.51 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 259.65 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/259.65 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 259.65 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 37,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522.02/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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