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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 239.10 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 239.10 and 131.76 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 239.10 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/239.10 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 239.10 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 31,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.82/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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