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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.55 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.55 and 111.55 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.55 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.55 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.55 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 26,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.88/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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