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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 238.91 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 238.91 and 128.79 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 238.91 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/238.91 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 238.91 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 30,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,768.57/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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