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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 239.12 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 239.12 and 94.59 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 239.12 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/239.12 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 239.12 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 22,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619.00/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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