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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.42 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.42 and 111.31 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.42 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.42 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.42 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 26,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649.52/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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