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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.14 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.14 and 115.24 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.14 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.14 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.14 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 27,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.49/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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