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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 240.24 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 240.24 and 151.83 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 240.24 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/240.24 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 240.24 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 36,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.64/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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