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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 239.25 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 239.25 and 129.62 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 239.25 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/239.25 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 239.25 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 31,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011.59/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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