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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 239.10 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 239.10 and 133.77 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 239.10 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/239.10 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 239.10 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 31,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.91/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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