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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 239.48 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 239.48 and 134.40 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 239.48 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/239.48 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 239.48 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 32,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,186.11/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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