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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 238.90 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 238.90 and 129.48 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 238.90 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/238.90 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 238.90 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 30,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932.77/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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