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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 238.86 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 238.86 and 114.90 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 238.86 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/238.86 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 238.86 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 27,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.01/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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