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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.80 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.80 and 155.36 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.80 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.80 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.80 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 37,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255.33/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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