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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 239.32 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 239.32 and 104.38 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 239.32 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/239.32 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 239.32 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 24,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,980.22/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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