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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 261.23 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 261.23 and 141.55 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 261.23 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/261.23 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 261.23 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 36,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.75/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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