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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 239.80 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 239.80 and 111.60 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 239.80 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/239.80 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 239.80 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 26,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.61/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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