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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.59 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.59 and 98.94 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.59 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.59 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.59 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 23,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,705.03/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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