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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.08 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.08 and 131.93 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.08 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.08 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.08 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 31,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541.82/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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