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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.37 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.37 and 129.17 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.37 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.37 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.37 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 30,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.86/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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