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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 239.63 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 239.63 and 114.65 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 239.63 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/239.63 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 239.63 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 27,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473.58/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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