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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 238.91 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 238.91 and 129.59 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 238.91 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/238.91 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 238.91 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 30,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960.35/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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