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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 238.87 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 238.87 and 140.65 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 238.87 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/238.87 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 238.87 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 33,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,597.07/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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