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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.61 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.61 and 94.94 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.61 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.61 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.61 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 22,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748.57/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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