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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 239.34 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 239.34 and 103.48 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 239.34 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/239.34 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 239.34 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 24,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765.79/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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