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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 240.09 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 240.09 and 153.47 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 240.09 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/240.09 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 240.09 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 36,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.61/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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