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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 238.84 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 238.84 and 106.68 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 238.84 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/238.84 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 238.84 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 25,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479.18/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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