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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 238.88 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 238.88 and 129.46 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 238.88 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/238.88 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 238.88 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 30,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.40/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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