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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.70 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.70 and 115.57 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.70 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.70 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.70 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 27,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.13/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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