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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 239.74 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 239.74 and 129.82 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 239.74 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/239.74 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 239.74 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 31,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.05/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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