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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 240.01 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 240.01 and 94.16 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 240.01 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/240.01 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 240.01 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 22,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599.37/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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