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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 238.96 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 238.96 and 98.49 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 238.96 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/238.96 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 238.96 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 23,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.17/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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