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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.39 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.39 and 134.05 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.39 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.39 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.39 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 32,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090.23/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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