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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 239.45 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 239.45 and 111.45 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 239.45 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/239.45 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 239.45 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 26,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,686.98/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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