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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 239.69 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 239.69 and 159.92 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 239.69 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/239.69 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 239.69 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 38,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.43/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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