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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 239.73 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 239.73 and 144.27 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 239.73 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/239.73 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 239.73 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 34,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.85/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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