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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 239.25 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 239.25 and 103.44 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 239.25 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/239.25 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 239.25 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 24,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.02/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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