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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 239.97 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 239.97 and 103.97 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 239.97 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/239.97 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 239.97 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 24,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949.68/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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