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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 238.94 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 238.94 and 131.70 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 238.94 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/238.94 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 238.94 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 31,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,466.54/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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