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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 239.99 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 239.99 and 104.00 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 239.99 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/239.99 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 239.99 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 24,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.92/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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