Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.76 and 104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173, 238.76 and 104 is: 143.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173 : 238.76 = 104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173/238.76 = 104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173x = 238.76 × 104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173x = 24,831.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,831.04/173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143.53
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