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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 238.97 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 238.97 and 114.32 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 238.97 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/238.97 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 238.97 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 27,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317.28/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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