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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 238.76 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 238.76 and 138.39 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 238.76 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/238.76 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 238.76 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 33,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041.30/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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