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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.40 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.40 and 111.33 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.40 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.40 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.40 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 26,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652.40/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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