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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 239.43 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 239.43 and 115.42 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 239.43 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/239.43 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 239.43 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 27,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635.01/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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