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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.92, 239.61 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.92, 239.61 and 173 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.92 : 239.61 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.92/239.61 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.92x = 239.61 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.92x = 41,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452.53/174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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