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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 238.90 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 238.90 and 110.89 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 238.90 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/238.90 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 238.90 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 26,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.62/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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