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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.46 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.46 and 134.03 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.46 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.46 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.46 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 32,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095.48/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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