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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 238.97 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 238.97 and 131.83 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 238.97 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/238.97 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 238.97 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 31,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.08/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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