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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 238.80 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 238.80 and 135.84 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 238.80 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/238.80 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 238.80 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 32,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438.59/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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