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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 239.72 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 239.72 and 103.74 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 239.72 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/239.72 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 239.72 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 24,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868.54/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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