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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.77 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.77 and 99.32 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.77 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.77 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.77 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 23,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,714.64/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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