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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 239.64 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 239.64 and 108.28 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 239.64 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/239.64 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 239.64 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 25,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948.22/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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