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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 239.61 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 239.61 and 144.46 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 239.61 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/239.61 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 239.61 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 34,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614.06/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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