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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 238.99 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 238.99 and 103.25 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 238.99 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/238.99 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 238.99 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 24,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675.72/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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