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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.34 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.34 and 131.98 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.34 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.34 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.34 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 31,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587.19/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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