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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.59 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.59 and 129.47 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.59 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.59 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.59 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 31,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.68/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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