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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 239.37 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 239.37 and 103.54 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 239.37 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/239.37 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 239.37 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 24,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784.37/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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