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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.85 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.85 and 131.94 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.85 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.85 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.85 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 31,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.81/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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