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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 238.96 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 238.96 and 107.64 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 238.96 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/238.96 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 238.96 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 25,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,721.65/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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