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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 238.99 and 115.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 238.99 and 115.00 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 238.99 = 115.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/238.99 = 115.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 238.99 × 115.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 27,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.08/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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