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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 239.89 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 239.89 and 130.28 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 239.89 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/239.89 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 239.89 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 31,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253.14/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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