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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 238.95 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 238.95 and 95.54 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 238.95 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/238.95 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 238.95 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 22,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.09/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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