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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.48 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.48 and 104.52 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.48 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.48 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.48 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 25,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030.45/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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