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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 238.89 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 238.89 and 114.19 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 238.89 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/238.89 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 238.89 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 27,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278.85/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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