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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 239.42 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 239.42 and 152.07 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 239.42 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/239.42 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 239.42 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 36,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407.84/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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