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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.37 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.37 and 113.58 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.37 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.37 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.37 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 27,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187.64/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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