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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.53 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.53 and 114.51 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.53 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.53 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.53 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 27,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429.73/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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