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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 239.19 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 239.19 and 133.80 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 239.19 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/239.19 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 239.19 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 32,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003.62/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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