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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.45 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.45 and 104.50 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.45 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.45 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.45 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 25,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022.53/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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