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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 238.96 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 238.96 and 134.09 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 238.96 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/238.96 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 238.96 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 32,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.91/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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