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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.16 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.16 and 114.27 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.16 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.16 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.16 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 27,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329.32/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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