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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.74 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.74 and 95.38 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.74 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.74 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.74 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 22,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771.02/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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