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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 239.15 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 239.15 and 111.22 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 239.15 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/239.15 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 239.15 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 26,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597.94/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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