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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 239.34 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 239.34 and 115.06 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 239.34 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/239.34 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 239.34 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 27,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.46/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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