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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 238.83 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 238.83 and 107.66 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 238.83 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/238.83 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 238.83 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 25,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.44/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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