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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 238.74 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 238.74 and 131.56 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 238.74 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/238.74 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 238.74 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 31,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.63/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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