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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.27 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.27 and 115.13 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.27 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.27 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.27 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 27,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545.38/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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