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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 262.07 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 262.07 and 144.15 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 262.07 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/262.07 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 262.07 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 37,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777.39/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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