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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 239.49 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 239.49 and 103.65 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 239.49 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/239.49 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 239.49 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 24,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,822.24/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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