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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 260.21 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 260.21 and 143.24 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 260.21 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/260.21 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 260.21 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 37,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.54/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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