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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 239.39 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 239.39 and 114.64 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 239.39 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/239.39 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 239.39 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 27,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444.08/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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