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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 239.82 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 239.82 and 96.16 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 239.82 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/239.82 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 239.82 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 23,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061.09/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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