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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 239.66 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 239.66 and 111.48 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 239.66 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/239.66 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 239.66 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 26,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717.30/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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