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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 239.18 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 239.18 and 155.26 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 239.18 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/239.18 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 239.18 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 37,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.71/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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