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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.33 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.33 and 136.62 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.33 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.33 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.33 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 32,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.61/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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