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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.59 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.59 and 136.17 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.59 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.59 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.59 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 32,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488.80/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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