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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 239.17 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 239.17 and 115.03 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 239.17 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/239.17 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 239.17 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 27,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511.73/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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