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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 238.50 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 238.50 and 142.02 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 238.50 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/238.50 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 238.50 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 33,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871.77/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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