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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 238.83 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 238.83 and 136.37 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 238.83 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/238.83 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 238.83 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 32,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568.05/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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