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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 239 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 239 and 102.32 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 239 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/239 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 239 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 24,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454.48/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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