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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.60 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.60 and 144.24 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.60 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.60 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.60 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 34,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559.90/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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