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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 239.88 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 239.88 and 108.45 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 239.88 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/239.88 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 239.88 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 26,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.99/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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