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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.87 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.87 and 114.11 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.87 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.87 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.87 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 27,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257.46/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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