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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.38 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.38 and 114.43 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.38 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.38 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.38 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 27,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393.74/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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