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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 238.96 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 238.96 and 133.67 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 238.96 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/238.96 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 238.96 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 31,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941.52/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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