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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.82 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.82 and 140.40 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.82 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.82 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.82 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 33,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529.63/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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