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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 238.82 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 238.82 and 107.58 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 238.82 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/238.82 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 238.82 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 25,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692.18/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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