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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.25 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.25 and 144.83 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.25 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.25 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.25 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 37,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690.71/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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