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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 239.67 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 239.67 and 103.74 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 239.67 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/239.67 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 239.67 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 24,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.37/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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