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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 239.18 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 239.18 and 115.06 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 239.18 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/239.18 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 239.18 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 27,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520.05/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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