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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 239.56 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 239.56 and 108.08 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 239.56 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/239.56 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 239.56 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 25,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892.42/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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