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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.40 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.40 and 144.80 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.40 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.40 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.40 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 34,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809.92/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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