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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 239.68 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 239.68 and 134.19 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 239.68 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/239.68 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 239.68 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 32,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160.79/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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