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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 239.04 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 239.04 and 111.10 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 239.04 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/239.04 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 239.04 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 26,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557.34/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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