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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 238.80 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 238.80 and 114.09 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 238.80 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/238.80 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 238.80 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 27,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244.69/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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