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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 260.86 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 260.86 and 143.22 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 260.86 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/260.86 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 260.86 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 37,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360.37/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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