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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 239.33 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 239.33 and 145.52 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 239.33 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/239.33 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 239.33 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 34,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825.38/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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