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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.28 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.28 and 99.74 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.28 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.28 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.28 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 23,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864.59/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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