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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.82 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.82 and 95.44 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.82 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.82 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.82 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 22,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792.98/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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