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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 238.98 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 238.98 and 99.53 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 238.98 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/238.98 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 238.98 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 23,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784.48/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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