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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 238.81 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 238.81 and 106.73 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 238.81 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/238.81 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 238.81 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 25,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.46/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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