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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.82 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.82 and 108.23 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.82 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.82 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.82 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 25,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.12/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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