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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.85 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.85 and 152.10 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.85 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.85 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.85 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 36,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,481.19/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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