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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 238.92 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 238.92 and 114.94 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 238.92 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/238.92 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 238.92 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 27,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461.46/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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