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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 239.73 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 239.73 and 136.32 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 239.73 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/239.73 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 239.73 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 32,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.58/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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