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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.85 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.85 and 114.72 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.85 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.85 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.85 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 27,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,515.59/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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