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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 259.97 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 259.97 and 141.15 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 259.97 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/259.97 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 259.97 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 36,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694.06/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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