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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.18 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.18 and 142.32 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.18 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.18 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.18 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 34,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.10/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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