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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.12 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.12 and 111.22 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.12 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.12 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.12 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 26,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.93/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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