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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 239.62 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 239.62 and 115.45 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 239.62 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/239.62 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 239.62 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 27,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664.13/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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