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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 239.19 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 239.19 and 106.94 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 239.19 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/239.19 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 239.19 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 25,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.18/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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