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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.47 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.47 and 140.42 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.47 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.47 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.47 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 33,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,626.63/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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