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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 239.76 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 239.76 and 114.81 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 239.76 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/239.76 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 239.76 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 27,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526.85/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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