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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.16 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.16 and 115.12 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.16 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.16 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.16 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 27,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.10/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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