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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 238.83 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 238.83 and 114.78 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 238.83 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/238.83 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 238.83 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 27,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412.91/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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