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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.00, 238.68 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.00, 238.68 and 114.89 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.00 : 238.68 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.00/238.68 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.00x = 238.68 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.00x = 27,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,420.75/173.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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