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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 239.27 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 239.27 and 98.70 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 239.27 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/239.27 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 239.27 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 23,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614.56/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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