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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 239.63 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 239.63 and 155.15 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 239.63 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/239.63 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 239.63 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 37,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176.62/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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