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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.27 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.27 and 99.73 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.27 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.27 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.27 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 23,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.40/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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