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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.47, 239.39 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.47, 239.39 and 95.84 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.47 : 239.39 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.47/239.39 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.47x = 239.39 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.47x = 22,943.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.14/173.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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