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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 239.04 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 239.04 and 136.51 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 239.04 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/239.04 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 239.04 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 32,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,630.75/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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