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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 238.73 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 238.73 and 114.95 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 238.73 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/238.73 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 238.73 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 27,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.25/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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