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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 238.44 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 238.44 and 134.16 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 238.44 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/238.44 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 238.44 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 31,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,989.11/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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