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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 239.76 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 239.76 and 103.83 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 239.76 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/239.76 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 239.76 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 24,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892.56/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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