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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 238.93 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 238.93 and 98.44 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 238.93 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/238.93 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 238.93 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 23,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,521.29/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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