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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.28 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.28 and 94.71 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.28 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.28 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.28 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 22,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.54/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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