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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 239.82 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 239.82 and 108.22 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 239.82 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/239.82 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 239.82 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 25,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953.32/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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