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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.86 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.86 and 171.95 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.86 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.86 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.86 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 41,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242.94/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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