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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.73 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.73 and 103.75 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.73 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.73 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.73 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 24,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871.00/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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