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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.81 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.81 and 115.31 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.81 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.81 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.81 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 27,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.72/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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