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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 239.65 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 239.65 and 108.16 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 239.65 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/239.65 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 239.65 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 25,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.08/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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