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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.30, 239.19 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.30, 239.19 and 131.79 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.30 : 239.19 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.30/239.19 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.30x = 239.19 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.30x = 31,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,522.19/173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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