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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 239.09 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 239.09 and 111.06 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 239.09 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/239.09 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 239.09 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 26,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552.78/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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