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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 238.97 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 238.97 and 136.46 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 238.97 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/238.97 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 238.97 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 32,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.97/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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