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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 239.26 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 239.26 and 107.06 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 239.26 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/239.26 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 239.26 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 25,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615.18/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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