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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.26 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.26 and 103.45 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.26 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.26 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.26 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 24,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.45/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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