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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.36 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.36 and 99.73 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.36 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.36 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.36 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 23,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.17/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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