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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 240.12 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 240.12 and 155.18 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 240.12 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/240.12 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 240.12 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 37,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.62/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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