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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 239.27 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 239.27 and 136.18 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 239.27 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/239.27 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 239.27 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 32,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.91/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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