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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 238.97 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 238.97 and 104.13 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 238.97 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/238.97 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 238.97 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 24,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.95/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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