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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.48, 239.31 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.48, 239.31 and 114.57 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.48 : 239.31 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.48/239.31 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.48x = 239.31 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.48x = 27,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416.55/173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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