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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 239.20 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 239.20 and 94.66 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 239.20 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/239.20 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 239.20 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 22,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642.03/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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