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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 239.94 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 239.94 and 115.65 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 239.94 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/239.94 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 239.94 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 27,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749.06/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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