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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.56 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.56 and 111.37 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.56 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.56 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.56 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 26,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.64/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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