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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 239.10 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 239.10 and 103.32 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 239.10 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/239.10 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 239.10 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 24,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.81/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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