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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.09 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.09 and 129.78 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.09 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.09 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.09 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 31,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028.45/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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