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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 260.47 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 260.47 and 143.74 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 260.47 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/260.47 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 260.47 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 37,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440.46/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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