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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 239.49 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 239.49 and 114.61 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 239.49 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/239.49 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 239.49 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 27,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447.13/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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