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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 240 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 240 and 157.44 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 240 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/240 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 240 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 37,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.60/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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