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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 239.73 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 239.73 and 144.53 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 239.73 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/239.73 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 239.73 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 34,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648.18/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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