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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.22 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.22 and 136.54 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.22 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.22 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.22 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 32,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.10/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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