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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.28 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.28 and 95.77 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.28 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.28 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.28 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 22,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915.85/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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