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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 239.66 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 239.66 and 94.98 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 239.66 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/239.66 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 239.66 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 22,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.22/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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