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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.15 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.15 and 134.39 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.15 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.15 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.15 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 32,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.37/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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