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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 239.41 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 239.41 and 104.50 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 239.41 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/239.41 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 239.41 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 25,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018.35/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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