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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 239.31 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 239.31 and 94.72 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 239.31 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/239.31 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 239.31 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 22,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666.97/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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