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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 239.57 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 239.57 and 108.10 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 239.57 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/239.57 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 239.57 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 25,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897.52/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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