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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 238.96 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 238.96 and 94.48 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 238.96 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/238.96 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 238.96 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 22,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577.81/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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