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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 238.98 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 238.98 and 111.04 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 238.98 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/238.98 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 238.98 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 26,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536.34/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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