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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.08 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.08 and 144.88 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.08 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.08 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.08 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 37,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.67/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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