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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 238.81 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 238.81 and 107.55 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 238.81 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/238.81 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 238.81 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 25,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.02/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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