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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 238.75 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 238.75 and 129.49 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 238.75 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/238.75 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 238.75 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 30,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915.74/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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