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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 260.52 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 260.52 and 143.49 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 260.52 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/260.52 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 260.52 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 37,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.01/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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