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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 239.76 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 239.76 and 111.54 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 239.76 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/239.76 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 239.76 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 26,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.83/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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