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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 239.11 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 239.11 and 115.13 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 239.11 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/239.11 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 239.11 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 27,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528.45/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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