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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.88 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.88 and 133.79 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.88 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.88 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.88 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 31,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.90/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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