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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.28 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.28 and 162.36 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.28 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.28 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.28 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 38,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849.50/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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