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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.12 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.12 and 129.53 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.12 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.12 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.12 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 30,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972.34/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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