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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.10 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.10 and 140.28 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.10 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.10 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.10 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 33,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,540.95/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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