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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.45, 239.68 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.45, 239.68 and 131.94 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.45 : 239.68 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.45/239.68 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.45x = 239.68 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.45x = 31,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,623.38/173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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