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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 237.72 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 237.72 and 173.19 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 237.72 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/237.72 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 237.72 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 41,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.73/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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