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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 240 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 240 and 96.29 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 240 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/240 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 240 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 23,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.40/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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