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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.76 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.76 and 152.28 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.76 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.76 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.76 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 36,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,510.65/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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