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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.88 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.88 and 129.81 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.88 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.88 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.88 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 31,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.48/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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