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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.24 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.24 and 140.58 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.24 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.24 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.24 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 33,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.36/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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