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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 238.76 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 238.76 and 110.81 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 238.76 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/238.76 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 238.76 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 26,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.25/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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