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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 239.75 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 239.75 and 115.50 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 239.75 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/239.75 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 239.75 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 27,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690.55/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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