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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.38 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.38 and 153.07 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.38 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.38 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.38 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 36,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.90/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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