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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.91 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.91 and 130.20 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.91 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.91 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.91 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 31,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236.28/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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