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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.16 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.16 and 138.54 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.16 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.16 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.16 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 33,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,133.23/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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