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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.35 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.35 and 95.82 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.35 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.35 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.35 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 22,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932.84/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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