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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 238.86 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 238.86 and 136.35 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 238.86 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/238.86 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 238.86 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 32,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568.56/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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