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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 239.82 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 239.82 and 108.28 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 239.82 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/239.82 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 239.82 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 25,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.71/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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