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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 239.76 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 239.76 and 134.38 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 239.76 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/239.76 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 239.76 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 32,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.95/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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