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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 239.84 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 239.84 and 131.78 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 239.84 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/239.84 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 239.84 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 31,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606.12/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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