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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 239.17 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 239.17 and 95.70 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 239.17 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/239.17 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 239.17 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 22,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888.57/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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