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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 238.92 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 238.92 and 107.59 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 238.92 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/238.92 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 238.92 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 25,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,705.40/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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