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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 239.16 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 239.16 and 115.24 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 239.16 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/239.16 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 239.16 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 27,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560.80/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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