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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 239.83 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 239.83 and 141.17 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 239.83 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/239.83 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 239.83 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 33,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.25/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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