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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 239.52 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 239.52 and 111.41 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 239.52 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/239.52 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 239.52 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 26,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685.40/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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