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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 239.54 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 239.54 and 115.56 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 239.54 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/239.54 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 239.54 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 27,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681.24/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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