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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 238.94 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 238.94 and 99.46 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 238.94 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/238.94 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 238.94 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 23,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,765.82/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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