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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 239.47 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 239.47 and 111.34 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 239.47 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/239.47 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 239.47 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 26,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.77/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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