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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 240.20 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 240.20 and 134.56 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 240.20 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/240.20 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 240.20 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 32,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320.64/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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